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40m GB2RS broadcasts back next week

Posted: 14 Jul 2017 05:24 AM PDT
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On Sunday, 16 July 2017, there will be no news broadcast on 40m from
Germany because both newsreaders are attending the Ham Radio show at
Friedrichshafen, Germany. They will resume reading on 23 July 2017.

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Technical parameters from Ofcom for Wi-Fi on 5.7GHz

Posted: 14 Jul 2017 05:22 AM PDT
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Ofcom have issued a statement confirming the technical parameters for the
extension of Wi-Fi in the 5.7GHz amateur band. Following extensive inputs,
the RSGB welcomes the conservative approach that Ofcom are taking and look
forward to this being properly enforced. The new regulations are effective
from 7 August 2017.

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Latest episode of TX Factor out now

Posted: 14 Jul 2017 05:18 AM PDT
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The summer edition of TX Factor is out now and includes a trip to Norwich
where Pete, M0PSX spends a day with the Norfolk Amateur Radio Club at their
recent annual field day Radio Active. He also chats to RSGB President Nick
Henwood, G3RWF about his Club Initiative. TX Factor goes digital as Mike,
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Ofcom licensing portal downtime

Posted: 14 Jul 2017 05:09 AM PDT
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Due to essential maintenance, the Ofcom Licensing Portal will be
unavailable from 15.30 Friday, 14 July 2017 until 06.00 Monday, 17 July
2017.

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US exams at RSGB Convention

Posted: 14 Jul 2017 05:08 AM PDT
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At this year’s RSGB Convention there will be the opportunity to sit the FCC
tests for a US licence at 1pm on Sunday, 15 October 2017. Please contact
Martin, G3ZAY at before the event if you would like to
sit an exam. This is important as he wants to ensure there are enough exam
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